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I Have an Iron Man In My Pants

By TK | Posted Under Trade News | Comments (11)

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Let’s be honest — I think that, overall, we can agree that Jon Favreau has built up an enormous amount of geek goodwill after the rousing success that was Iron Man. He clearly gets it, in terms of comic books and the cinematic adaptations — he’s a fan with the means and the wherewithal to make the kind of comic book movie that we’ve really only seen from him and Christopher Nolan. Which is why the following clip from CanalPlus.fr, a French entertainment site, is so fantastic. It doesn’t really reveal anything new about the story, but it does show us a great deal about the respect that he and The Downey have for the source material, and their interest in, gasp! character development. Particularly interesting is Favreau admitting that he was initially very distrustful of CGI, which is a refreshing change of pace. Anyway, watch and see:

Which is what makes the second piece of news all the more sad. Favreau, after his enormous success with Iron Man and what is almost certain success with its sequel, will not be directing the Avengers movie, which will gather together a series of upcoming movies into one super team concept film — Thor, Captain America (should it ever actually happen), Iron Man, and hopefully Edward Norton’s Incredible Hulk. Alas, Favreau has a full plate, according to Slashfilm, and will be settling for a producer’s role.

They’ll have to [find a different director], because I’m not going to be available. It’s something I’m being the executive producer on, so I’ll definitely have input and a say. It’s going to be hard, because I was so involved in creating the world of Iron Man and Iron Man is very much a tech-based hero, and then with ‘Avengers’ you’re going to be introducing some supernatural aspects because of Thor. How you mix the two of those works very well in the comic books, but it’s going to take a lot of thoughtfulness to make that all work and not blow the reality that we’ve created.”

The Avengers isn’t slated until 2012, so there’s a near-eternity of speculation ahead of us regarding who will be the director. We know that Iron Man (Downey), Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) will certainly be appearing — The Hulk is still up in the air, though I desperately hope he’ll make it in (although it received mixed reviews, I actually quite enjoyed Louis Leterrier’s film). Regardless, rumor and speculation will likely continue for a while, and I guarantee that I will be drooling over every second of it.







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Comments

i'm sure there are words written up there, but all i can see is RDJ's lickable neck.

Posted by: gp at October 15, 2009 10:25 AM

You're not alone, I really liked the newest Hulk as well. Here's hoping he makes it into The Avengers. Here's also hoping The Avengers doesn't allow Bryan Singer anywhere near it.

Posted by: ladydi at October 15, 2009 10:49 AM

I agree on the Hulk, I liked the newest movie and would REALLY like to see him in the movie, hopefully as the antagonist.

Posted by: annoyingmouse at October 15, 2009 11:02 AM

I don't think we should call RDJ "The Downy" anymore. It messes with my mindwires and I drift off while picturing him doing filthy things to me on top of a washing machine during the spin cycle in the middle of a Misty Meadow as the Spring Rain begins fall. Then I wake up straddling a pile of mediums and you can see how that would be awkward for me and everyone in the community laundry room.

Posted by: jM at October 15, 2009 11:05 AM

but it’s going to take a lot of thoughtfulness

Oh please. Oh please. Please please please.

Posted by: twig at October 15, 2009 12:04 PM

Avengers shouldn't be a problem. Just push it back so Favreau can direct it in accordance with his schedule. I'm sure fanboys would rather wait for him to do it than let Brett Ratner swoop in at the 11th hour and relieve himself on celluloid once more.

Posted by: Doctor Controversy at October 15, 2009 12:19 PM

Doctor Controversy, you don't need to worry about Bret Ratner getting the job directing an Avengers movie. If it ever happened, I would go on a killing rampage that would not only end his pathitic, thin-bearded, fat face, but also the lives of Michael Bay, McG and George Lucas. I'll kill them all.

It won't even be hard. Their dark cabal meets every tuesday at Friendly's in a continuing effort to bring mediocrity and mindlessness to Hollywood. One M16 clip should do the trick (though it should be noted than any other aspiring assassins should bring a grenade just in case Lucas has a lightsabre).

Posted by: superasente at October 15, 2009 4:26 PM

Eh, bring back Bana as the Hulk. Him, or Bill Bixby.

Posted by: FabMax at October 15, 2009 6:56 PM

Bringing back Bill Bixby would certainly be a neat trick.

Posted by: Craig at October 16, 2009 12:44 AM

Favreau, after his enormous success with Iron Man and what is almost certain success with its sequel, will not be directing the Avengers movie

What.

Why.

BRING ME SOME GOOD NEWS, PAJIBA. FFS.

I hope we see more of Edward Norton's Hulk. I really enjoyed him over Bana's.

Posted by: duckandcover at October 16, 2009 12:52 AM


Bringing back Bill Bixby would certainly be a neat trick.

Posted by: Craig at October 16, 2009 12:44 AM


Well, zombies do make everything better, after all.

Posted by: FabMax at October 16, 2009 8:48 AM


















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